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Columbus Medical Waste Disposal Solutions

Convenient, credible and cost-effective medical waste services in Columbus.

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Columbus Areas Serviced

We offer biohazardous and medical waste disposal services throughout Columbus, including:

LaGrange, Albany, Buena Vista, Thomaston & Dawson.

Services Offered Include

  • Waste Services
  • Compliance Solutions
  • Online Store

  • 30+
    Years Experience[1]
  • 1.8B
    lbs
    Medical Waste Properly Managed[2]
  • 85M
    lbs
    Pharmaceutical Waste Safely Disposed[2]
  • 56M
    lbs
    of plastic diverted from landfills[2]
  • 99.7%
    Percent On-Time Service[2]

Medical Waste Disposal Solutions Near Columbus, LaGrange, Albany, Buena Vista, Thomaston, and Dawson

We provide you the peace of mind you need with our complete solution of medical waste disposal for your practice, facility, or business. We service thousands of customers throughout Georgia and are in compliance with all State and Federal waste management regulations.

With over 25 years of experience, Stericycle provides essential services that help protect communities from harmful wastes, promotes access to healthcare services, and leads to greater consumer safety and satisfaction.

Our team of experts work tirelessly to provide you with safe, compliant and sustainable solutions.

We help you manage OSHA, HIPAA and Coding Compliance confidently and conveniently by keeping you one step ahead of regulatory demands.
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Servicing hundreds of facilities in Columbus that generate biohazardous medical waste

  • Physician Offices
  • Dialysis Centers
  • Hospitals
  • Dental Offices
  • Nursing Homes
  • Veterinary Clinics
  • Tattoo Parlors
  • Pharmacies
  • Laboratories
  • Funeral Homes
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Georgia's Medical Waste Requirements and Regulations

We care about your business needs and ensure that we are in compliance with Federal and State of Georgia regulations. Medical waste in Georgia is regulated by the Division of Materials and Waste Management at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Environmental Protection Division (EPD), and Solid Waste Management Program. Complete details on the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia can be found here.

Georgia defines Regulated Medical Waste (Biomedical Waste) in 7 categories:

  1. Pathological waste

  2. Biomedical waste (blood, blood products, exudates, secretions, suctioning, other body fluids)

  3. Culture and stocks

  4. Contaminated animal carcasses, body parts, their bedding, and other animal wastes

  5. Sharps (any discarded article that may cause punctures or cuts)

  6. Chemotherapy waste

  7. Discarded medical equipment and parts, excluding expendable supplies and materials included in the above wastes,which were not decontaminated and in contact with infectious agents

Biomedical waste is required to be contained separately from other waste at the point of origin. Store wase in a secure location that is protected from animals, rain, wind, and unintentional human exposure. The storage area must not provide a breeding place or food source for insects and rodents.
Our location in Columbus is

Stericycle

2200 22Nd Street
Columbus, GA
31907


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The information provided herein is an overview that contains selected highlights of the regulations. Be sure to refer to further information available at the website of your state’s regulatory authority for full details and requirements.
1) Founded in 1989. 2) Based on 2018 data.